Understanding fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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12.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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0.25.

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What must be done before adding fractions?

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You must find a common denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.